SVBC is your best source for bicycling information in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Check this page to learn about interesting events, volunteering opportunities, and current issues facing bicyclists.

Bike-friendly signals in San José – where are they most needed?
Posted by Carlos on Jul 22 2010 - 12:56pm.

Bike Loop Detector
It’s happened to all of us, you arrive at a red light and there’s no bike pavement marking or a way for a bicyclist to trigger a green light. While a state law (AB 1581) requires cities to make new and modified signals bike-friendly, it doesn’t apply to older signals that aren’t being modified.

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SVBC member spreads the word about sharrows
Posted by Carlos on Jul 22 2010 - 12:50pm.

smdj_pic_dawidIrvin Dawid, an SVBC member from Palo Alto, recently wrote a Guest Column in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

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Santa Clara County Special Events Ordinance
Posted by sysop on Jul 20 2010 - 10:26pm.

The SVBC has been active for several years regarding the discussion of the proposed Santa Clara County Special Events Ordinance.

As we approach the date in which the modified Special Events Ordinance will be presented to the Santa Clara County of Supervisors, potentially August 10, we would like to remind everyone about the importance of developing and presenting an ordinance that provides reasonable solutions to residents of affected areas and cyclists. The previous draft ordinance was sent back to County staff for clarification and to ensure that the ordinance was as clear and concise as possible, without having to violate the rights granted to bicyclists under the California Vehicle Code. An important issue that needed to be addressed was clearly identifying what would be classified as a “special event,” therefore requiring a permit or advance notification to authorities.

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Help remove the "no bikes" sign at SJ airport

Posted by ernesto on Jul 15 2010 - 1:47pm.

SJ Airport Bike BanAt SVBC, we advocate for the rights of cyclists on the road. It is unlawful to prohibit bicycles on public roadways. Cyclists need access to public facilities, and in this situation, access to the airport in case travelers want to get there via bike. More importantly, the airport is a huge employer and many of its employees may want to ride their bikes to work. Add your voice to help us speak out on the "no bikes" sign at the San José airport.

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Let’s review our recent accomplishments

Posted by ernesto on Jul 26 2010 - 4:20pm.

SVBC’s latest Quarterly Report is now available for your viewing pleasure. Check out what we have achieved in the past few months. Get a full recap of our best-yet Bike to Work Day, relive San Jose’s first ever ViaVelo, and find out what all of our exceptional members and volunteers have helped us accomplish in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

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